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Religion and Ethics Discussion => Philosophy, in all its guises. => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on May 05, 2021, 08:33:54 AM

Title: 2,500 years ago, the philosopher Anaxagoras brought science’s spirit to Athens
Post by: Nearly Sane on May 05, 2021, 08:33:54 AM

Well maybe, but a nice little article on the influence of Anaxagoras.


https://www.sciencenews.org/article/anaxagoras-science-athens-history-philosophy

Title: Re: 2,500 years ago, the philosopher Anaxagoras brought science’s spirit to Athens
Post by: SusanDoris on May 05, 2021, 11:47:10 AM

Quote from: Nearly Sane on May 05, 2021, 08:33:54 AM

Well maybe, but a nice little article on the influence of Anaxagoras.


https://www.sciencenews.org/article/anaxagoras-science-athens-history-philosophy

Very interesting. I wonder how many children In Primary Schools are taught, i.e. in a 'General Knowledge' sort of lesson or two, about Greek philosophers these days. If I was stil teaching, I'd read that article to my class It wouldn't take long and I can think of many children who would have been interested enough to find out more.